L3400 questions....................

[GLLinMO]

That the dealer could not really answer. Not supre impressed with the sales person at the local Kubota dealer, but price and service seem competitve. If the can locate a L3400 HST - looks like I will be buying.

But first - A couple of quesitons that those in the know out there may be able to answer.

- On the "Build your Kubota" section for the L3400, they list a dealer-option is a "Three Point stabilizer kit". Anyone know what this is? Is it better than the silly rubber band that holds the hitch bars togher? Salesperson had no idea.

- When I asked about the change in removing the over-running PTO clutch, he said that no chnages have been made. I am referring to the HST model. I seem to have read the overrunnign option has been changed. Is there anyone out there that can straighten this out?
Thanks very much, and have a Happy New Year. Gary

 

[bradyky]

The PTO clutch cam was improved a couple of years ago on the HST models because there were a few failures. However, anything sitting in dealer stock right now should be the newest version unless it is used or extremely old inventory.

 

[Racer71]

I love my L3400HST.

I do not know what your options are but find a good dealer. You will be working with them for years to come.

That rubber band thing is a good thing to have. You will learn that the lower link bars move in and out a lot. The bungie cord keeps the arms out of the tires.

The PTO over run will be taken care of if it is a newer tractor. Find out what the manufacture date is. I cannot quote the date Kubota fixed it.

 

[westbrooklawn]

The 3 point stabilizer kit replaces the turnbuckle adjustment that controls the width and sideways movement of your 3 point lift arms. I am looking into converting my turnbuckles to the telescoping arms that come with this kit. If I am reading tractorsmart's parts list right, it appears the kit is around $128. I will be calling them tomorrow to confirm. It would be nice to have the telescoping arms and not have to deal with the turnbuckles.

 

[GLLinMO]

Thank you West - I was hoping that is what the 3 pt kit was. List price on the site is $149, So I suspect it could be had for less.

If you would happen to have a part number - thank you in advance.!

 

[westbrooklawn]

Part Number is TC020-39700, description "Assy Stabilizer" I just went ahead and ordered one from tractorsmart.com. Price was $125.11 plus $12.75 shipping to my location.

I should mention that my 3400 is a DT... but I assume this part would be the same for the HST model also.

 

[davitk]

description "Assy Stabilizer"

LOL.

 

[MDM]

Part Number is TC020-39700, description "Assy Stabilizer" I just went ahead and ordered one from tractorsmart.com. Price was $125.11 plus $12.75 shipping to my location.

I should mention that my 3400 is a DT... but I assume this part would be the same for the HST model also.

Do you have R1 tires or R4's? I'd like to know how this kit works with the R4's. I was told that it might not work well with R4's since there is so little space between the fenders and tires. I got a 1" spacer kit for mine and the guys at tractorsmart I would probably need it for the telescopic stabilizers to work.

 

[westbrooklawn]

I also have the R4's... I am going to call tractorsmart to see if I need anything else..

 

[westbrooklawn]

HOLD ON!!!!! I just spoke with tractorsmart, and the $125.11 part number only includes ONE stabilizer bar (even though the part book description shows quantity "2"). It's not worth $250 plus shipping for me, so I will continue to use the turnbuckles!!!!